According to an official, the West Bengal cabinet has decided to allow people from the transgender community to apply for government jobs in the general category. He stated that a bill in this regard will be introduced during the next budget session. “This new law will be helpful for transgenders in getting jobs. It will be formulated in the next budget session,” the official stated.
The new rules, according to State Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya, will be based on the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has directed the social welfare department to develop policies that will provide transgender people with equal opportunities in all areas.
